What’s up with Liftgates? We talk about liftgates a lot here at FreightPros, and so we wanted to provide some serious clarification about what they are, when they’re used, and other bits of information you should know if you’re looking to use liftgates in your LTL. What is a Liftgate? It’s a lift on the …
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Double blind shipments are TOUGH! When normally you’re using one bill of lading, double blind shipments require as many as three. Three! But they say the first step of recovery is acceptance, so let’s talk about double blind shipping. What Is A Double Blind Shipment? A double blind shipment is an LTL freight shipment …
When I first started with FreightPros I wasn’t sure what to expect. Freight was a brand new world for me and the Solutions Team was new and still being shaped to what it is today: The Dream Team to help our customers navigate the complicated and at times unpredictable world of LTL shipping. Here are …
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There are two ways to class freight in LTL: Density or NMFC. We’ve already discussed at length the explaining of freight class, and we’ve even got a Free Freight Paper on The Mysteries of Freight Class, but as carriers such as Fedex and UPS begin the process of density/dimensional pricing for their small package shipments, …
Continue ReadingDensity vs NMFC: The Battle of the LTL Freight Classes
They say no two snowflakes are the same. Instead, they are unique in their patterns and looks. I believe this individuality applies to people as well. And it’s in this vein that our FreightPros believe it’s important to customize your freight experience. At the end of the day, we work with our clients to formulate …
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